[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio":3,"chapter-rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-137":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Rich in the 70s: I Made a Rugged Veteran a Millionaire",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},890865,1166,"Chapter 137: You’re Handsome","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-137",137,"\u003Cp>\"There are no job vacancies in the security department.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Saying this, Lin Chengyuan couldn’t suppress the smile on his lips, his eyes quickly swept over Shen Que’s leg and then retracted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que understood Lin Chengyuan’s desire to feel superior yet fearful of his fists.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Does it not hurt anymore?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>These three words made the smile on Lin Chengyuan’s lips disappear in an instant.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que knowingly looked away, while Lin Chengyuan hesitated to move in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I found it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Dayong came out from the break room, holding a receipt for a radio.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Lin Chengyuan? What are you standing here for?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan didn’t know that Chen Dayong and Shen Que were acquainted.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afraid Shen Que would speak badly of him, he immediately said, \"I’m neighbors with Shen Que.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Dayong made a sound, looking at Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que bluntly said, \"Not on good terms.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan felt both embarrassed and annoyed, yet dared not retort.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Dayong chuckled and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You can go in.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Embarrassed, Lin Chengyuan quickened his steps and went in.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Dayong’s goodwill towards Lin Chengyuan diminished after trying to thank Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Added with Shen Que’s words, he completely put Lin Chengyuan on the list of those he wouldn’t associate with.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que took the receipt from Chen Dayong’s hands.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Thanks. These receipts can be used to return favors.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If there’s nothing else, let’s hang out another day.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Que was leaving, Chen Dayong didn’t insist on keeping him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After sending Shen Que off, Chen Dayong glanced inside the room, catching a glimpse of someone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t need to guess to know it was Lin Chengyuan.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Afraid Shen Que might speak ill of him behind his back.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Chen Dayong found it amusing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lin Chengyuan is narrow-minded, ambitious, calculating the value of every relationship.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thinking everyone is the same as him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Pathetic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>*\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the receipt in hand, Shen Que wasted no time heading to the department store again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Buying a radio, a red scarf, and some face cream.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he passed the pastry counter, Shen Que also bought some Taotou and cookies, carrying them all out of the store.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At the same time, Jiang Cheng, working at the mechanical factory, was in a great mood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At noon, Li Chunxiang invited Jiang Cheng to have lunch together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting down with their lunch boxes, Li Chunxiang kept staring at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Noticing I’ve gotten prettier again?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng raised his eyebrows and asked, while Li Chunxiang honestly shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Can’t put my finger on it, just feel like there’s something different about you today... Oh, your eyes keep smiling!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eyes keep smiling?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing this, Jiang Cheng nodded affirmatively.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Something good happened today, I’m really glad.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"What is it?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang leaned in curiously, but Jiang Cheng pushed her head away and said, \"You’ll know when you see it yourself.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang grew even more puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Something she could see?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unable to figure it out, Li Chunxiang simply gave up and focused on eating.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating naturally led to chatting, and soon the conversation turned to the factory director.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Have you heard, Jiang Cheng? They’re appointing a new factory director tomorrow, wonder who it will be.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Would it affect you who becomes the director?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang shook her head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then just enjoy your meal in peace.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng shared a piece of braised pork with Li Chunxiang, who immediately dropped the topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Eating meat is more practical!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Knowing the outcome, Jiang Cheng kept silent, Shen Que didn’t need his help.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The afternoon ended in a busy manner, Jiang Cheng clocked off at five, exiting the factory with Li Chunxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang kept chattering in Jiang Cheng’s ear, but Jiang Cheng suddenly stopped, still smiling.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The smile was even more beautiful than during the day!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang’s gossip antenna finally started working, following Jiang Cheng’s gaze.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A tall guy over six feet, crew cut, white shirt, black pants, black leather shoes, pushing a two-eight bicycle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hold on?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Isn’t this Shen Que!!!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Chunxiang’s shock could fully register, she watched Jiang Cheng walk over to Shen Que, asking with a smile, \"How long have you been here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just arrived.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The usual reply, both exchanged smiles.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The sappy romance vibe was so obvious, even the slow-to-react Li Chunxiang understood.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng and Shen Que?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Are they together???\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After speaking a few words, Jiang Cheng turned to look at the stunned Li Chunxiang.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Chunxiang, let’s go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang finally snapped out of it, pointing randomly with her finger and saying, \"No, no! I’m... I have something to do!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Chunxiang hurried off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She’s no fool!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With those two being a couple, why would she want to be a third wheel!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng smiled helplessly, turning back to Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let’s go.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Sure!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que walked on Jiang Cheng’s outside, trying hard to find a topic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng found it amusing and asked, \"How long are you going to be nervous?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Until tomorrow!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que answered precisely.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then I’ll wait and see.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After pushing the bikes for a while, they rode together back to the courtyard.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before entering the courtyard, Jiang Cheng called out to Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In the narrow alley, they walked side by side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que glanced sideways at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng tiptoed, getting closer to Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Thump!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que’s heart raced uncontrollably.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>His Adam’s apple bobbed, his ears filled with silence as even breathing disappeared.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Shen Que, you’re really handsome today!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The warm breath, carrying Jiang Cheng’s unique scent, fell on Shen Que’s neck, making him feel his blood surge and burn.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng playfully smiled, retreated to her spot, and walked ahead pushing the bike.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seems like \"flirting\" with Shen Que is even more fun.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng’s face was pink like a peach, her eyes sparkling bright.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Dating sure is quite interesting!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que finally snapped back, gazing happily at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She said I’m handsome!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a silly grin, Shen Que pushed his bike to catch up to Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Let me lift it!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng stepped back to help Shen Que with his bike, while Shen Que moved forward to lift Jiang Cheng’s bike over the threshold.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After crossing the threshold, they switched again.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This time, they walked into the courtyard together.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen, who had just finished cooking, saw them come in together and sensed something different.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen: Is Shen Que grinning like a fool?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Xing who came over: Was my brother’s mouth broken?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Yue: Sister Jiang Cheng looks really pretty today!\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Great-aunt, we’re back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As Shen Que spoke, Grandma Shen immediately looked at Jiang Cheng.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>We?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng nodded, stepping forward to hold Grandma Shen’s hand, hinting without words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen had a thousand questions she wanted to ask, but it didn’t seem appropriate to ask them outside right now.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She handed the spatula to Shen Que.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You cook!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Okay!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Shen Que didn’t argue, setting down the spatula and saying, \"I’ll change my clothes.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen didn’t have the patience to listen to Shen Que’s chatter, she pulled Jiang Cheng into her room.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With a bang, the door closed.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen, exasperated, asked, \"It’s only been a few days, and you agreed?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Quickly? It’s slower than a blind date.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Jiang Cheng put her backpack on the table, whispering, \"I think maybe I’m a romance brain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Grandma Shen pursed her lips, though it was her first time hearing the term \"romance brain,\" the meaning was easy to guess.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Give it a rest! The one grinning a mile wide next door is who you’d call... a romance brain!\"\u003C\u002Fp>",1262,"2026-06-03T05:46:21.787Z",1,"novelbin.me","56f521c0d3334fc8315e2aaff259eb362d02eed47cbb0fc38231aaf281adecc3","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-256","rich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-chapter-255",340,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Frich-in-the-70s-i-made-a-rugged-veteran-a-millio-cover.jpg"]